Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist (SUDP or Clinician II II) - FT - 40hours per week

PACT, Marysville

Compass Health is currently looking for a Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist for our Snohomish County PACT Program in Marysville.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist. The successful candidate will assume full responsibility for providing integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders services within the larger framework of integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders. This includes systematic and integrated screening and assessment, as well as interventions tailored to those in early stages of change readiness, such as outreach and motivational interviewing, and those in later stages of change readiness, such as CBT and relapse prevention. The specialist will work closely with other team members to ensure that integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders is reflected across all data sources, including progress notes and treatment plans.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health and co-occurring disorders, as well as experience in delivering integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders. They will be knowledgeable about the interactions between mental illness and co-occurring disorders, and be skilled in motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral principles. Additionally, the candidate will be able to work collaboratively with other team members to ensure that integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders is embraced by all team members. This is a challenging and rewarding position that offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those with co-occurring disorders.

PACT services are provided by a multi-disciplinary team that includes mental health professionals, a psychiatric prescriber, nurses, a substance use disorder specialist, a vocational specialist, peer counselors, and community support specialists. The entire PACT team carries the caseload rather than an individual clinician. The majority of services are provided in the client’s home or other community settings. Clients are seen several times per week, and sometimes multiple times per day, in order to promote stabilization and recovery.

What you will be performing

The Clinician I or II will provide direct, supportive, and ongoing coordination of therapeutic services to assist clients with behavioral health disorders achieve the highest level of independence and stability possible in their community. Services delivered are recovery-focused and include but are not limited to case management, treatment planning, resource identification and assistance, identification and development of natural supports, advocacy, service monitoring and follow-up, collaboration with natural supports and other providers, and individual and group services. The Clinician I or II is responsible for assessing client functioning and needs, and partnering with the client to develop an individually tailored care plan designed to promote recovery. The Clinician I or II also serves as a treatment team member and provides back up to other team members as needed.

What you will be carrying along

• BA/BS/BSW Degree or MA/MS/MSW in a Behavioral Science related field, or AA in Human Services related field and/or college credits (90 quarter / 60 semester) from an approved school.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Evidence-Based Practices, or interest and ability to learn.
• Individuals who do not already hold a license or associate license through the Washington State Department of Health must submit Agency Affiliated Counselor application upon hire and be approved by the DOH.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License including vehicle and appropriate insurance, if applicable.
• Ability to participate in 24/7 on-call pager rotation.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

What you will be sharing

1. Ability to work effectively with individuals with complex needs and multi-system involvement.
2. Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems.
3. Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment.
4. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
5. General computer proficiency, including the ability to utilize electronic medical record systems.

What we will be offering

As the region’s largest non-profit community behavioral healthcare organization, we have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years. Our commitment to care doesn’t stop with our clients though, as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement as well as a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance.

(benefits pro-rated for part time employees)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to Full-time employees
• 16 days of paid vacation the first year
• 12 sick days with great wellness day
• 13 paid holidays – 11 regular and 2 that you choose
• Professional funds and paid education leave
• Up to 2% match for the 403B Retirement plan after the first year
• Automatic additional pay raises when you have your 1st & 3rd anniversary with Compass!
• And much, much more!!

ABOUT US
Compass Health is the region’s largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings. We have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years, though our commitment to care doesn’t stop with our clients as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement. We maintain a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance, which includes competitive compensation and benefits programs. Please visit our website for more information: www.compasshealth.org.

Compass Health promotes equal treatment and equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual minority status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification

POSITION SUMMARY

Job Title: Co-Occurring Disorders Specialist (SUDP or Clinician II)

Program: 550-54750 PACT

Location: Marysville

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Wage: SUDP - $23.06-$36.92/hr DOE, Clinician II - $23.58-$40.27/hr DOE